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NBACC Authorization Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-5160| Senate 
| Updated: 12/1/2022
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center Authorization Act of 2022 or the NBACC Authorization Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate a specified laboratory as the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC). It shall be the lead federal facility dedicated to defending the United States against biological threats. The NBACC may include the National Bioforensic Analysis Center and the National Biological Threat Characterization Center. The NBACC shall engage in specified activities, including conducting studies and experiments to better understand current and future biological threats and hazards and pandemics; providing the scientific data required to assess vulnerabilities, conduct risk assessments, and determine potential impacts to guide the development of countermeasures; conducting and facilitating the technical forensic analysis and interpretation of materials recovered following a biological attack, or in other law enforcement investigations requiring evaluation of biological materials, in support of the appropriate lead federal agency; and coordinating with other national laboratories to enhance research capabilities, share lessons learned, and provide training more efficiently. The NBACC must engage in a continuously operating Work for Others program to make the unique biocontainment and bioforensic capabilities of the NBACC available to other federal agencies; and perform regularly scheduled and required maintenance of laboratory infrastructure, and procure mission-critical equipment and capability upgrades. The Office of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology shall conduct a mission needs assessment of the NBACC.
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Timeline
Dec 1, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 1, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 2, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-9401
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
  • December 1, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 1, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • December 2, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-9401
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.

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  • HR 117-9401: NBACC Authorization Act of 2022
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NBACC Authorization Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-5160| Senate 
| Updated: 12/1/2022
National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center Authorization Act of 2022 or the NBACC Authorization Act of 2022 This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to designate a specified laboratory as the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC). It shall be the lead federal facility dedicated to defending the United States against biological threats. The NBACC may include the National Bioforensic Analysis Center and the National Biological Threat Characterization Center. The NBACC shall engage in specified activities, including conducting studies and experiments to better understand current and future biological threats and hazards and pandemics; providing the scientific data required to assess vulnerabilities, conduct risk assessments, and determine potential impacts to guide the development of countermeasures; conducting and facilitating the technical forensic analysis and interpretation of materials recovered following a biological attack, or in other law enforcement investigations requiring evaluation of biological materials, in support of the appropriate lead federal agency; and coordinating with other national laboratories to enhance research capabilities, share lessons learned, and provide training more efficiently. The NBACC must engage in a continuously operating Work for Others program to make the unique biocontainment and bioforensic capabilities of the NBACC available to other federal agencies; and perform regularly scheduled and required maintenance of laboratory infrastructure, and procure mission-critical equipment and capability upgrades. The Office of the Under Secretary for Science and Technology shall conduct a mission needs assessment of the NBACC.
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Timeline
Dec 1, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 1, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 2, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-9401
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
  • December 1, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 1, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • December 2, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-9401
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation.
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Emergency Management

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9401: NBACC Authorization Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsChemical and biological weaponsComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency planning and evacuationExecutive agency funding and structureFirst responders and emergency personnelHomeland securityInternet, web applications, social mediaResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentTechnology assessmentTerrorism